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What’s so funny about parenting? The fact that you have to deal with one too many wildings each day, from dusk until dawn? The preaching of the always tired gospel? Or the fact that you’ve forgotten what it's like to have a moment for yourself? Well, to be honest, none of these things are funny, but since most of us go through this process, we’ve found a way to cope with the state of parenthood. You know what we mean - laughter is the best medicine and the best way to take it is to laugh at some parenting jokes...

If you’re a mom, then you know that one of the best ways to keep your toddler busy is with a sand and water table. Is your toddler always begging you to take them to the beach? Do they love getting their hands wet and feeling sand between their fingers? Well, now you can bring that experience home to them with a sand and water table! This is a great toy for toddlers because it encourages creative play, stimulates their senses, and helps develop hand-eye coordination. Plus, it’s a lot of fun for parents too! If you’re looking for a...

The Macy’s One Day Sale is full of cozy deals! Today, May 15th only, rush over to Macy’s.com where these Roudelain Squad Goals Matching Family Pajamas are on sale for just $9.99 (regularly $28 to $50)! These pajamas have a comfy, pullover-style design and feel soft to the touch. Plus, select sets have sizes from XXS to XXL all available for the same low price. Grab a set for everyone… Roudelain Squad Goals Matching Family Pajama Set – MenOnly $9.99 (regularly $50) Roudelain Squad Goals Matching Family Pajama Set – WomenOnly $9.99 (regularly $46) Roudelain Squad Goals Matching Family Pajama...

“They’re both sleeping! Hurry!”Not exactly seduction-speak, this is the kind of statement that typically precedes sex these days. My husband, Jason, and I are parents to a 3-and-a-half-year-old and 5-month-old, so we’ve become sexual opportunists. More often than not, he’s the instigator, pulling me in as I’m pouring myself a glass of pinot noir and settling in to watch Stephen Colbert gab with celebrities.Still, on most nights, TV and wine are my reward for getting through the day — not sex. After a day spent with one miniature person attached to my boobs and an older one clutching at my lower...

Two-year-olds get a bad rap. They may have the occasional (or frequent) tantrum, true, but the “terrible” age is often a golden period of curiosity, bemusement, increased abilities, and even cooperation. They are, generally speaking, interested in…everything, but they have a few behavioral leanings that make certain learning activities optimal — pretend play, scribbling, and socializing among them. When picking out activities for 2-year-olds, start with their interests, as well as their current abilities, then create experiences that match these. Look for open-ended toys that can be used in a variety of ways, advises Rebecca Parlakian, a senior director of programs at...